Next Generation Wireless Applications (Book)
"Cuts through the hype! Golding's compelling style offers visionary, but practical insights. A "must have" reference treatment for all practitioners in the mobile innovation space.” Jag Minhas, Telefónica O2 Europe.
"If you want to understand the future of mobile applications and services, their potential impact and the growth opportunities this is the perfect starting point.” Martin Smith, Head of Content Innovation & Applications, T-Mobile.
Sample Chapter (200 KB)
Next Gen Wireless - Contents (85 KB)
Next Gen Wireless - Index (120 KB)
In Next Generation Wireless Applications, Second Edition, the author establishes a picture of the entire mobile application ecosystem, and explains how it all fits together.
This edition builds upon the successes of the first edition by offering an up-to-date holistic guide to mobile application development, including an assessment of the applicability of new mobile applications, and an exploration into the developments in a number of areas such as Web 2.0, 3G, Mobile TV, J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition), Browsers and many more.
Key features of this second edition include:
- New introductory chapters on trends in mobile application, and on becoming an "Operator 2.0"
- New chapters on Mobile 2.0 and IMS and Mobilizing Media and TV.
- Extra material on convergence, Web 2.0, AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)
- Best practice on how to present to, sell to and work with operators.
- More insights, anecdotes and sidebars reflecting the author’s extensive experience in the industry.
Next Generation Wireless Applications will prove essential reading for professionals in mobile operator and mobile application developing companies, web developers, and developer community managers. Media companies, general managers, business analysts, students, business consultants, and mobile developers will also find this book captivating.
Sample Chapter (200 KB)
Next Gen Wireless - Contents (85 KB)